Levinas / Kessler - Arsis Et Thésis / Lost Paradise - Violin Control

Label: INA-GRM ‎– AM 821.10
Series: Collection GRM –
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: France
Released: 1979
Genre: Electronic, Classical
Style: Musique Concrète, Contemporary

Hefty, brain-melting GRM split release with French concert pianist Michaël Levinas and Swiss composer Thomas Kessler sharing the spoils on this wonderfully constructed LP.  Levinas on the A-side takes the contemporary classical route, a couple of wind-swept motifs for flute, one that's pretty sparse and lovely then the last chamber-style piece which is a pretty edgy with arching vocals and sporadic bursts of activity to keep you on your toes.  But it's Kessler's side on this one for me, a full side of tripped-out electro-acoustic menace.  There's a real harmony and balance between the prepared piano strikes, subtle violin work and mind-blowing noises coming out of whatever synthesiser he's got on the go.  A real avant-garde exercise in tension and release.  Beautifully presented in typical INA-GRM fashion. (NM)

Tracklist
A1 Michaël Levinas– Appels 7:35
A2 Michaël Levinas– Froissements D'Ailes 2:49
A3 Michaël Levinas– Arsis Et Thésis Ou La Chanson Du Souffle 6:50
A4 Michaël Levinas– Voix Dans Un Vaisseau D'Airain, Chants En Escalier 8:04
B1 Thomas Kessler– Lost Paradise 12:55
B2 Thomas Kessler– Violon Control 11:26